US Bridges

Usr 6 over Sugar Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 2.5 MI E of Wood CO Line · Structure no. 7200102

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,402
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 6 over Sugar Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,402 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,498 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Wood CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34127, -83.36958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,402 (2015)
Projected traffic7,498 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,402 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.